NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit Abhyaswaan Bhav-II: Chapter 6 — सन्धि:
This chapter, 'सन्धि:' (Sandhi) from NCERT's Class 10 Sanskrit textbook 'Abhyaswaan Bhav-II', revisits the concept of Sandhi, the joining of sounds in Sanskrit. The chapter begins with a conversational dialogue between a teacher and students, where the teacher demonstrates how their names can be combined using Sandhi rules. It reviews previously learned Sandhi types like Dirgha (long vowel), Guna, Yana, and Vriddhi Sandhi from Class 9. The text then provides exercises for students to identify and apply these Sandhi rules, including examples like 'जानामि+अहम्' becoming 'जानाभ्यहम्' and 'रमा+ईश:' becoming 'रमीश:'. The chapter emphasizes the importance of practice in mastering Sandhi, which is crucial for understanding Sanskrit grammar and text comprehension in CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 10 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Abhyaswaan Bhav-II |
| Chapter | Chapter 6 — सन्धि: |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 353 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of Sandhi in Sanskrit.
- Identify and apply Dirgha, Guna, Yana, and Vriddhi Sandhi rules.
- Practice combining words using Sandhi rules through exercises.
- Reinforce Sanskrit grammar concepts for CBSE Class 10.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| सन्धि: | Union or joining of sounds |
| संयोजितानि | Combined |
| बोधयतु | Explain |
| धैर्यवन्त: | Patient ones |
| स्मर्यते | Is remembered |
| दीर्घ-सन्धि: | Long vowel sandhi |
| गुणसन्धि: | Guna sandhi |
| वृद्धि-सन्धि: | Vriddhi sandhi |
| यण् सन्धेधे: | Yana sandhi |
| अभ्यासेन | By practice |
| पुनरावर्त्य | Repeating |
| उदाहरणानि | Examples |
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Practice questions
- Combine 'जानामि' and 'अहम्' using Sandhi. Answer: जानाभ्यहम्
- Combine 'रमा' and 'ईश:' using Sandhi. Answer: रमीश:
- Combine 'वृक्ष' and 'आरूढ:' using Sandhi. Answer: वृक्षारूढ:
- Combine 'साधु' and 'उपदेशम्' using Sandhi. Answer: साधुपदेशम्
- Combine 'महा' and 'औत्सुक्येयेन' using Sandhi. Answer: महौत्सुक्येयेन
- Combine 'द्यौ' and 'अपि' using Sandhi. Answer: द्वावपि
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandhi in Sanskrit?
Sandhi is the process of joining two words or sounds together, resulting in a change in pronunciation and spelling.
Which Sandhi types are reviewed in this chapter?
This chapter reviews Dirgha, Guna, Yana, and Vriddhi Sandhi.
What is the purpose of the exercises in this chapter?
The exercises are designed to help students practice and apply the learned Sandhi rules by combining words.
Where was Sandhi previously taught?
Sandhi was previously taught in Class 9.
What is an example of Dirgha Sandhi mentioned?
An example of Dirgha Sandhi is 'नीरज+आदित्यय' becoming 'नीरजादित्यय'.
What is an example of Guna Sandhi mentioned?
An example of Guna Sandhi is 'नीरजादित्यय+उमेश' becoming 'नीरजादित्ययोमेश'.
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NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit — Abhyaswaan Bhav-II — Chapter 6 — सन्धि:. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.